What is Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum is a high-performance polysaccharide thickening and stabilising agent produced through the fermentation of simple sugars by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. It is a cream to white powder valued for its exceptional ability to thicken aqueous solutions at very low usage levels, excellent stability across a wide range of pH, temperature, and salt conditions, and unique pseudoplastic (shear-thinning) flow behaviour that makes it one of the most versatile and widely used hydrocolloids in the global food industry.
Polychem Industries supplies Food Grade Xanthan Gum to sauce and dressing manufacturers, bakery ingredient companies, gluten-free food producers, and beverage formulators across India and internationally. Its exceptional stability, effectiveness at low dosage, and unique flow properties make it one of the most relied-upon and versatile thickening agents across the global food processing industry.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Grade | Cream to white free-flowing powder | 99%+ (Food Grade) | FSSAI / FCC / E415 | Sauces, dressings, bakery, gluten-free products, beverages |
Applications & Uses
Sauces, Dressings & Condiments
One of the most important applications. Xanthan Gum provides excellent suspension stability and desired viscosity in salad dressings, sauces, and condiments, preventing ingredient separation while providing a pleasant, pourable texture.
Gluten-Free Baking
Widely used in gluten-free bread, cakes, and baked goods to replicate the structural and binding properties normally provided by gluten, helping gluten-free products achieve better texture, volume, and crumb structure.
Beverages & Suspension Stability
Used in beverages, particularly those containing pulp or particulates, to maintain uniform suspension of solid particles and prevent settling, ensuring consistent product appearance and texture throughout shelf life.
Dairy & Frozen Desserts
Used in ice cream, dairy desserts, and frozen products to improve texture, control ice crystal formation, and provide a smooth, creamy mouthfeel, often used in combination with other hydrocolloids.
Canned & Processed Foods
Used as a thickening and stabilising agent in various canned and processed food products, providing consistent texture and preventing syneresis (water separation) during storage.
Pharmaceutical & Personal Care
Used in certain pharmaceutical suspension formulations and personal care products as a thickening and stabilising agent, taking advantage of its excellent suspension and stabilisation properties beyond food applications.
Technical Specifications
Xanthan Gum — Key Properties
Why Source Xanthan Gum from Polychem Industries?
- Food Grade (E415) compliant with FSSAI for all food applications
- Certificate of Analysis with viscosity specification on request
- Effective at very low dosage — cost-efficient for manufacturers
- Excellent stability across pH, temperature and salt conditions
- Reliable bulk supply for sauce, bakery and beverage manufacturers
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
